Global Utilities

La Trobe University
International College

Pathways to Degree Studies

A tradition of excellence

World class programs with a global reputation for quality..

La Trobe University qualifications are recognised internationally as providing avenues to highly successful global careers.

In 2007, more than 3000 international students from over 60 different countries studied at La Trobe University.

La Trobe University International College offers a choice of pathways to Degree studies. You may undertake a Foundation Studies Program which will upgrade your present qualifications to the level required for Bachelor Degrees at La Trobe University. (La Trobe University offers a provisional guarantee of entry - see Grades and Requirements).

Commencement

Students may commence the Foundation Studies Program after completion of Year 11 or equivalent. Foundation Studies is a two semester (8 month) program. Applicants with superior academic qualifications may qualify for one semester's credit.

Alternative pathway

An alternative pathway to a Bachelor Degree is to take a La Trobe Diploma. The Diploma is a four semester course for exit Year 11 (secondary) students or a three semester course for exit Year 12 (post-secondary) students. Diplomas are available in Business Administration and Information Systems. La Trobe University staff will be happy to advise you as to which pathway will best meet your needs.

Time savings

By eliminating non productive time e.g. long vacations, La Trobe Foundation Studies and Diploma programs offer three four-month semesters per year. FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS THIS MAY MEAN A CONSIDERABLE SAVING OF TIME AND MONEY.

Worldwide network of La Trobe Pathways Partners

La Trobe University offers Foundation and Diploma courses in many parts of the world.

Students interested in information from our partners should contact them directly. Contact details are listed below.

Students are advised that courses conducted throughout the network are equal in value. La Trobe sets exams and moderates marking. La Trobe provides all the course information. Students are assured that each institution listed below are genuine La Trobe Pathways courses.

  1. Australian Campus Network (ACN) Sydney
    Australian Campus Network
    Level 1, 65 York Street
    Sydney, NSW, 2022, Australia
    Email: info@auscampus.net
    Website: www.auscampus.net
  2. ICL Business School
    PO Box 293 Customs St East
    Auckland, 1140, New Zealand
    Email: info@icl.ac.nz
    Website: www.icl.ac.nz
  3. Centre for International Education
    Vietnam National University
    166 Nguyen Van Thu, District 1,
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Email: ausp_tuan@hcm.vnn.vn
    Website: www.cie.vnuhcm.edu.vn
  4. Hanoi University
    La Trobe Office
    Km 9, Nguyen Trai Road
    Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, Vietnam
    Email: latrobe@vnn.vn
    Website: www.hufs.edu.vn
  5. Tongji Australia University of Technology
    Tongji University
    907 Boyi Building
    Hu Bei campus
    No. 728 Zhongshan Bei Road, Shanghai, 20070, PRC
    Email: azb@mail.tongji.edu.cn
    Website: www.tongji.edu.cn/english
  6. East China Normal University
    ECNU-LTU Educational Joint Program
    Room 1233, Wen Ke Building
    No. 3663 Zhong Shan Road (North)
    Shanghai, 200062, PRC
    Email: xzfu@ecdc.ecnu.edu.cn
    Website: www.ecnu.edu.cn/2005english/English.htm
La Trobe University International College invites new students to experience our excellent courses and wonderful learning environment.

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